Women's culotte skirt

Women's culottes, between a skirt and trousers

Women's culottes combine two pieces in one. They have the fullness and movement of a skirt, but their separate legs offer all the freedom of trousers.

At Humility, they are part of a wardrobe inspired by Japanese workwear: simple volumes, structured lines and pieces designed to be layered and worn for years. Most styles are cut with a high waist, darts and pleats that create a wide leg without weighing down the silhouette. Pockets complete this cut designed for everyday wear. Culottes are also known as divided skirts: the same piece, seen from a comfort-first perspective.

What length should you choose for culottes?

Length changes the whole outfit. The full-length version falls to the ankle: it elongates the silhouette and echoes the drape of a long skirt. Cropped and shorter versions end higher up, revealing the ankle, lightening the look and showing off your shoes.

In the collection, the linen and modal styles are full-length. The cotton styles are cropped or shorter, some with an elasticated waistband.

Culottes in linen, cotton or modal

The fabric determines the drape, feel and season. The collection features three fabrics, each in a palette of natural shades.

Linen culottes

Linen brings a natural texture, a cool feel and enough structure to hold the shape of the cut. It creases a little, part of its natural character. The linen culottes come in beige, khaki, brown and dark blue, and are made in Italy. To explore more of this fabric, discover our linen trousers.

Cotton culottes

Cotton gives a more structured silhouette and a soft feel, comfortable from spring to autumn. The cotton styles come in beige, khaki and printed blue. Shorter in length, they are closer to cropped trousers while retaining the fullness of culottes. They, too, are made in Italy.

Modal culottes

Modal is a fluid fabric with a soft drape that moves with every step. In green, the modal culottes create a light, comfortable outfit. For the same movement in other cuts, explore our flowing trousers.

How should you wear women's culottes?

It's all about balancing proportions. The wide-leg shape and high waist call for a more fitted top, tucked in or slightly bloused, to define the waist and keep the silhouette streamlined.

What top should you wear with culottes?

A simple T-shirt, a tucked-in shirt or close-fitting fine knitwear gives the outfit structure. Natural fabrics work well together: linen culottes with one of our linen tops or one of our linen shirts, or a cotton pair with poplin. With the blue print, a solid-colored top lets the pattern shine.

What shoes should you wear with culottes?

The shoes depend on the length. With a 7/8-length or short style, flat sandals, mules or loafers highlight the exposed ankle. With a long style, loafers, understated sneakers or slim ankle boots between seasons extend the silhouette.

What jacket should you wear with culottes?

A cropped jacket defines the waist and balances the volume below. A relaxed blazer works for the office, while a lightweight trench is ideal between seasons. It's best to avoid long, voluminous pieces that blur the proportions. Find these styles among our jackets and coats.

Culottes, wide-leg trousers or a skirt: what's the difference?

Wide-leg trousers have a more tailored feel, even when loose: their silhouette is straighter and more structured. Culottes take volume further: their flared cut resembles a skirt when you move.

Compared with a skirt, they offer the same fluid drape without restricting everyday movement. Cropped trousers, meanwhile, end at the calf and have a simpler cut, while culottes are defined by their volume and drape.

Culottes for every body shape and every age

The loose cut follows the body without clinging, making them easy to wear on many body shapes. A few details make all the difference: a well-positioned high waist, a tucked-in top to elongate the silhouette, and a length that reveals the ankle to lighten the look. Linen offers more structure, modal more fluidity. As some cuts are intentionally roomy, our size guide will help you choose yours.

They're also a piece that suits all ages. Offering coverage without looking formal, they remain understated, letting the cut and fabric speak for themselves.

Culottes to wear in every season

In summer, wear linen with a lightweight top and sandals. In spring and between seasons, cotton takes over, paired with a shirt and a cropped jacket. In autumn, layer the culottes with fine knitwear or one of our sweaters and cardigans, with ankle boots.

From one season to the next, only the fabric changes. The Humility women's culottes remain a simple, enduring piece, designed to move with you. Explore the collection online